Foundation Church Belfast

Near to God but Not with God — Four Signs You’re Resisting Him

This episode examines 1 Samuel 28:3–25, recounting King Saul’s visit to the medium at Endor, his encounter with Samuel’s spirit, and the grim consequences of his long resistance to God.
The sermon outlines four signs of resisting God—being close to God but not truly with Him, living against God’s word, persistent unbelief when faced with the gospel, and choosing darkness over light—and concludes with a call to repentance and the hope of Christ.
 
MAIN TEXT
1 Samuel 28:3-25
 
SPEAKER
David Varney, Pastor at Foundation Church Belfast
 
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
 
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
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Abigail: The Woman Who Stopped a War

Our reading from 1 Samuel 25 tells how David’s men are insulted by the wealthy Nabal, and Abigail rushes in with food and humility to avert bloodshed.
 
The sermon draws out why peacemakers are needed, who they are (Abigail and ultimately Jesus), and practical steps to be peacemakers: be brave, humble, and sacrificial.
 
It calls believers to pursue reconciliation whether they are the offender, the offended, or a third-party mediator, and points to Christ as the ultimate peacemaker who removes God’s wrath through his sacrifice.
 
MAIN TEXT
1 Samuel 25:1-40
 
SPEAKER
David Varney, Pastor at Foundation Church Belfast
 
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
 
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.
 
LISTEN TO MORE
Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foundation-church-belfast/id1599109887
 
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When the Soul Thirsts: Finding God in Spiritual Depression

This sermon walks through Psalm 42–43 to define spiritual depression—when the soul feels distant from God—and explains how it affects our body, mind and spirit.
It explores possible causes (isolation, mocking, personal susceptibility), offers six practical responses (recognize the problem, use the Psalms, remember past blessings, approach God boldly, preach truth to yourself, anticipate future blessing), and points to Jesus on the cross as the ultimate hope: though believers may feel forsaken, the gospel guarantees we are not abandoned.
 
MAIN TEXT
Psalm 42-43
 
SPEAKER
David Varney, Pastor at Foundation Church Belfast
 
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
 
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.
 
LISTEN TO MORE
Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foundation-church-belfast/id1599109887
 
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Midnight Earthquake: Chains Broken, Hearts Freed

How can we gain salvation? What does it take to be right with God and receive life from him?
 
This sermon highlights four steps we can take on the pathway to salvation:
 
The Earthquake
The Cry
The Belief
The transformation
 
MAIN TEXT
Acts 16:25-32
 
SPEAKER
David Varney, Pastor at Foundation Church Belfast
 
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
 
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.
 
LISTEN TO MORE
Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foundation-church-belfast/id1599109887
 
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6uAXPfwFLdZGmKFlc0jRLX
 
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YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@foundationchurchbelfast

When the Small Stand Tall: David, Goliath, and the Power of Trust

This episode unpacks the familiar story of David and Goliath to explore how God chooses people who trust His word, walk in humility, listen and obey His voice, and recognize their need for a champion.
Using David’s example, the message connects the ancient battle to our lives today—showing that Jesus is the ultimate champion who fights for us and calling listeners to live in trust and victory rather than fear.
 
 
MAIN TEXT
1 Samuel 17.
 
SPEAKER
Nathan Brown, church planter in Belfast.
 
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
 
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.
 
LISTEN TO MORE
Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foundation-church-belfast/id1599109887
 
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YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@foundationchurchbelfast

When You Come Together: Tongues, Hands, Hearts

Why do we do what we do at Foundation Church Belfast?
 
In this six-part series we examine six key emphases that shape our gatherings: When You Come Together.
 
What are we to make of the spiritual gift of tongues as the Bible describes it? Has the gift ceased? Or if not, how should it function? How does it serve to strengthen the church, as with all the gifts?
 
MAIN TEXT
1 Corinthians 12:7-11; 13:1-14:1.
 
SPEAKER
David Varney, Pastor at Foundation Church Belfast
 
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
 
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.
 
LISTEN TO MORE
Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foundation-church-belfast/id1599109887
 
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6uAXPfwFLdZGmKFlc0jRLX
 
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Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0d056dc4-313c-4ccf-9064-398b5c0a3b06
 
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@foundationchurchbelfast

When You Come Together: Healing

Why do we do what we do at Foundation Church Belfast?
 
In this six-part series we examine six key emphases that shape our gatherings: When You Come Together.
 
Healing occupies a prominent place in the earthly ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. It seemed integral to his main message - 'The Kingdom of God is near, repent and believe the gospel!' (Mark 1:15).
 
With this in mind, should healing ministry also occupy a prominent place in the local church?
 
This message sketches a biblical picture of healing, and gives practical ways the churches can receive and practice the healing ministry of Jesus as we pray, 'Thy Kingdom Come.'
 
MAIN TEXT
1 Corinthians 12:7-11; James 5:13-16
 
SPEAKER
David Varney, Pastor at Foundation Church Belfast
 
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
 
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.
 
LISTEN TO MORE
Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foundation-church-belfast/id1599109887
 
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6uAXPfwFLdZGmKFlc0jRLX
 
Deezer https://link.deezer.com/s/30mr8UHtormGRTICQHHkP
 
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0d056dc4-313c-4ccf-9064-398b5c0a3b06
 
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@foundationchurchbelfast
 

When You Come Together: Revelatory Gifts

Why do we do what we do at Foundation Church Belfast?
 
In this six-part series we examine six key emphases that shape our gatherings: When You Come Together.
 
This talk focuses on the revelatory gifts the Apostle Paul outlines in 1 Corinthians 12-14. Once we understand these gifts are given by the Holy Spirit to build up the church, we see how they should function as part of a healthy local church.
 
MAIN TEXT
1 Corinthians 12:7-11; 14:1-5
 
SPEAKER
David Varney, Pastor at Foundation Church Belfast
 
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
 
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.
 
LISTEN TO MORE
Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foundation-church-belfast/id1599109887
 
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6uAXPfwFLdZGmKFlc0jRLX
 
Deezer https://link.deezer.com/s/30mr8UHtormGRTICQHHkP
 
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0d056dc4-313c-4ccf-9064-398b5c0a3b06
 
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@foundationchurchbelfast